The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

apanderson

Does anyone know which 'Holburn' Church this would be - or even if it still exists?

I 'Googled' the name and it looks as though there are 3 - Holburn West, South and Central.

The above images are from a photocopy I received from the Gordon Highlanders Museum. I've left out a huge list of names which appear down both sides of the page, but can post these once we have a wee bit more information.

Anne

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

Anne

It is Holburn Central Parish Kirk.
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Adam Brown · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:02 pm Post subject:

See also here about colours in the church:

http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1619

And here for the memorial windows:

http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1611

And according to the Aberdeen Council website the Holburn Central congregation merged with Ruthrieston South Church to form the united congregation of South Holburn Parish Church

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xcc_communitydetail.asp?id=2720&ind=9&ind2=92

They are now at 539A Holburn Street which would probably be this church on

Google Maps Street View

There also seem to be two marble memorial tablets on the side of the former Ruthrieston South Church.

Thanks

Adam

Adam Brown · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject:

The church is still there, it looks like the windows are still in-situ and it looks like the building is still being used as a church.

See here on Google Maps Street View

Thanks

Adam

apanderson · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject:

Thank You!

When I get a chance, I'll add all the names to the Church Thread.

Anne